Studying in Huddersfield 201920 Huddersfield University of Huddersfield

Studying in Huddersfield 2019/20

Huddersfield University of Huddersfield Business School Arriving and Living in Huddersfield

Huddersfield

Location Edinburgh Newcastle Huddersfield Leeds Huddersfield Manchester London

Surroundings

Getting IN …

… OUT … … once you’re in, you’re in because … if it’s outside of Yorkshire, it’s not worth visiting …

… and ABOUT by train …

… or by bus Locally Local buses run regularly and connect all areas of Huddersfield very well Bus prices are slightly higher than in other countries You can plan your travels around Yorkshire on the following website: www. wymetro. com Nationwide Coach prices are very cheap compared to trains for long distance travels You can travel with megabus or National Express

University of Huddersfield

The Campus

Library

Huddersfield Business School

Why Huddersfield Business School ? Working with Czech partners since 1991 • • • faculty development curriculum development student exchange staff exchange 500 Czech students since May 2004

Student Support • You will have a personal academic tutor (PAT) from the very first day at Huddersfield • The tutor will provide advice your studies in general and can provide some guidance about nonacademic matters • The Business School has three Academic Skills Tutors, who are very helpful in relation to skills development and academic writing in English

Huddersfield Business School

BA International Business (Year 3) Course Structure International Business: Strategic Management: Business Dissertation: and two optional modules: 10 ECTS 20 ECTS

The Business Dissertation • This is your largest single task (20/60 ECTS credits)!! • You choose a business topic and develop a research question • You investigate various methods of ‘original’ research (e. g. questionnaires, interviews) and you collect data by your chosen method(s) • The length of the dissertation should be normally 13 -15, 000 words • Regular meetings and/or e-mail contact with your Supervisor is essential

Academic Study Only 10 hours per week in classroom but 30 hours per week in private study/library.

How do I apply ? • Apply through UCAS • Do not apply direct as you will not be eligible for government support (fee loans and grants) • There is a small fee (£ 11) for applying through UCAS • The UCAS number of this programme is N 124 (Year 3 Entry Point) If you have any questions please feel free to contact our International Office For further information, please contact Prof John R Anchor Ph. D Associate Dean (International) j. r. anchor@hud. ac. uk

Tuition Fees • There are no ‘up front’ fees – only graduate contributions • However students are required to take out a loan of £ 9, 250 which is repayable after graduation • Please note that to qualify for the student loan you must not have more than 120 ECTS of Bachelor study

Financial Support Czech Government & Your Faculty As a result of the agreement signed between our two universities, you may be able to obtain further financial support of up to KČ 10, 000 per month Bank of Mum and Dad Your family may be able to help you Student Loan You are eligible to apply for a student loan covering the tuition fee in full

Student Loan Repayment • Repayment will start once a student graduates and is earning enough per annum, starting in the April after graduation • Repayment levels rise with earnings – graduates pay back 9% of anything earned over £ 25000 (in the UK) • In the Czech Republic this figure is £ 16, 800 per annum (40, 000 Kc per month) • Deducted automatically from salary through the tax system • If income falls below £ 25, 000, repayments will be suspended • As an example, if graduates earn £ 25, 000, they will repay their loan at the rate of just £ 1 per day • Repayment is based on what graduates can afford, not on the total amount borrowed • All outstanding repayments will be written off after 30 years

Salary Structure with Loan Repayments Net pay Student Loan 30000 25000 20000 15000 10000 5000 0 Tax National Insurance Pension (6%)

MSc International Business Management Course Structure Strategic Management: 7. 5 ECTS International Economics: 7. 5 ECTS International Business Environment: 7. 5 ECTS International Business Strategy: 7. 5 ECTS Corporate Governance & Business Ethics: 7. 5 ECTS Research Methods & Techniques: 7. 5 ECTS and two optional modules: 15 ECTS

MSc Business Economics Course Structure Macroeconomics: 7. 5 ECTS Microeconomics: 7. 5 ECTS Economic Statistics: 7. 5 ECTS Econometrics: 7. 5 ECTS International Economics: 7. 5 ECTS Strategic Management: 7. 5 ECTS International Business Environment: 7. 5 ECTS and one optional module: 7. 5 ECTS

Optional Modules Functional Areas • e. g. International Marketing, International Human Resource Management, International Trade Operations, International Business Finance Sectoral Areas • e. g. International Tourism Management and Development, Emerging and Alternative Financial Markets, Globalisation and Financial Crises

Terms 1 & 2: September - May Only 10 hours per week in classroom but 30 hours per week in private study/library.

Semester 3: May - September Dissertation and Postgraduate Research Paper (30 ECTS) These modules entail conceptualising, designing and conducting a piece of research using methods appropriate to your field of study. You will select a research topic which corresponds to your own particular interests and develop a more specialised knowledge and understanding of this area. • The length of the Dissertation should be normally 15 -20, 000 words • The Research Paper is about 7000 words Consultancy Project (30 ECTS) This module involves undertaking a practical project for a company and writing it up in the form of a report.

How do I apply ? You can apply and join our 100 other nationalities in the Business School at: http: //www. hud. ac. uk/international/apply/ For further information, please contact Prof John R Anchor Ph. D Associate Dean (International) j. r. anchor@hud. ac. uk

Tuition Fees • The fee for the whole programme (3 semesters) is £ 6, 500 • The Huddersfield fee is lower than that of any other university in the top half of the ‘Times’ league table

Financial Support Czech Government & Your Faculty As a result of the agreement signed between our two universities, you may be able to obtain further financial support of up to KČ 10, 000 per month Bank of Mum and Dad Your family may be able to help you Postgraduate Student Loan As an EU national, you are eligible to apply for a postgraduate student loan

Postgraduate Student Loan • If you are an EU national, but don’t normally live in England, you may be able to get a Postgraduate Loan for a Master’s course in England • You can apply for a loan of up to £ 10, 000 as a contribution towards your course and living costs • You repay only if earning more than £ 21, 000 per year or £ 1, 750 per month … not before April 2020 • Find out more at www. gov. uk/studentfinancesteps

Academic Calendar 2019/20

Arriving and Living in Huddersfield

Living Costs • Housing and transport is more expensive in England • Clothing and houseware is more expensive in ČR • Food is about the same • Beer is more expensive in England … and not so good!

Accommodation There are various sites offered by private companies but we advise you to stay at the University accommodation (DIGS). Cost of DIGS Ashenhurst £ 70 per week Storthes Hall £ 85 per week After sending your application to the University, you will receive Joining Instructions which will be sent to you automatically and will include accommodation options.

DIGS (koleje) Ashenhurst

DIGS Storthes Hall Park DIGS Storthes Hall

Employment • UK minimum wage per hour from April 2019 is £ 7. 70 ( aged 21 -24) and £ 8. 21 (aged 25+) • Working for 15 hours per week is the University maximum • The University job shop advertises part time jobs and pays a living wage which is higher than the national minimum wage • There is usually plenty of bar and restaurant work • Administrative jobs and factories are another possibility

Peer Support The best way to find your way around is from someone who has been in your shoes … previous Czech students have established a Czech and Slovak Student Society which participates in various cultural campus events and organises regular get-togethers for its members https: //www. facebook. com/czechoslovakhudsoc

Arrival • 1 August 2019 is the earliest date to get housing • It is recommended to come to Huddersfield by 1 September 2019 if possible • It is recommended that you arrive earlier than 1 September if possible in order to get the best jobs - if you want one! Important Dates 09 September 2019/06 January 2020 - Welcome Week 16 September 2019/06 January 2020 - Induction Week 23 September 2019/13 January 2020 - Start of Teaching

ANY QUESTIONS? Contact Hana - Personal Tutor h. benesova@hud. ac. uk John - Associate Dean (International) j. r. anchor@hud. ac. uk